The White Lotus x Nest candle.Photo:Nest New York

The Hottest Scents to Set the Mood This Year - Including a ‘White Lotus’ Inspired Candle That Will Transport You to Relaxation

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Laura Slatkin, Founder of NEST New York, tells PEOPLE that the candle is “a fun collaboration and a fun way to meet a passionate group ofWhite Lotusfans while also giving our loyal customers a decorative spin on their new favorite wellness fragrance, Cucumber & White Sage.”

Ahead, hear more from Slatkin about the latest and greatest scents to spice up your life year.

PEOPLE: What are some of the hottest scents that will be taking over in 2025?Laura Slatkin: Based on the extraordinary launch of our new fragranceSanta Barbara Strawberry, I think we are all in the mood for something lush, juicy and fruity! It is the highest grossing fragrance ever launched at NEST New York, and the reviews are outstanding. Santa Barbara Strawberry is a Perfume Oil — it blends notes of luscious strawberry, dewy pink peony, and solar woods with baobab oil for luxurious nourishment and a long-lasting fruity floral scent. Think rich, lush, juicy red strawberries, perfect for Valentine’s Day!

PEOPLE: What’s your favorite Nest candle to set the mood for date night?

PEOPLE: What’s your favorite NEST fine fragrance to wear for date night?

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PEOPLE: When mapping out scent profiles, from where do you pull information?

LS: NEST New York works exclusively with renowned master perfumers that have access to the finest ingredients around the globe. Using state-of-the-art technology, they are able to identify, isolate and extract only the most beautiful parts of a flower or a plant—that is why the ingredients are so extraordinary. I work closely with these highly talented perfumers to plan NEST’s portfolio so that each fragrance taps a different olfactive category and has its own personality that creates a unique mood.

PEOPLE: What’s the best diffuser to leave in your bathroom?LS: In 2021 we launched the Wellness Collection that taps into time-honored botanicals that affect your mind, body, and spirit. Our highly popularHimalayan Salt & Rosewater Collectionis the perfect fragrance to gift or enjoy on Valentine’s Day — it’s a relaxing scent that eases your mind and soothes your soul.

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PEOPLE: What’s a scent that holds nostalgia for you? Why?

LS: Last year we won a Fragrance Foundation Award (the Oscar of the fragrance industry) for ourLychee Rose Eau de Parfum. I was inspired to create this fragrance while attending my dear friend’s wedding on a lake in Italy. They exchanged vows under what looked like a million pale pink roses and after the ceremony we all enjoyed a glass of pink champagne infused with lychee liquor. We combined all those essences, and apparently, we did a great job!

PEOPLE: What’s a scent that instantly transports you to a tropical locale?

LS: Balinese Coconut is literally a tropical paradise in a bottle. ThePerfume OilandBody Mistare made with the essence of fresh coconuts accented with hints of the sun-drenched husk and the salty ocean air — this fragrance makes you feel like you’ve been swept away to the beaches of Bali.

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